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Merry Christmas Eve! To keep with the holiday spirit, I’ve provided you with this post in which I compare Phillies players and staff to characters from famous Christmas movies.
Rob Thomson: Noelle
Someone else was supposed to get the important job, but when that guy proved unable to hack it, the formerly overshadowed, more qualified person took over and did a great job.
Zack Wheeler: George Bailey
In an alternate reality, the Phillies signed Patrick Corbin in 2019 and therefore didn’t sign Wheeler the following year. Things have not gone well for the Phillies in that reality.
Just remember, if the Phillies give six years to Patrick Corbin in 2019, they probably don’t sign Zack Wheeler.
— Smarty Jones: Jingling all the way (@TheSmartyJones) May 6, 2021
Of course, in this timeline, the Nats don’t win the World Series...But the Astros do...
All in all, I think we’re better off now
Alec Bohm: The Grinch
After showing disgust for a certain city, his heart eventually grew, and he learned to love the city and its people.
Last night, Alec Bohm admitted to letting his emotions get the best of him when he said "I f****** hate this place" on the field after fans sarcastically cheered him. He apologized after the game
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) April 13, 2022
Tonight, Philly fans gave him an ovation.
(via @NBCSPhilly)pic.twitter.com/8uVbOhy7CZ
Seranthony Dominguez: John McLane
He wasn’t supposed to be the hero of the bullpen at the start, but despite being thrust into tough situation after tough situation, he somehow kept emerging victorious.
Jose Alvarado: Heat Miser
When it comes to his fastball, Alvarado likes it hot. REAL hot.
Craig Kimbrel: Randy Parker
This speaks for itself:
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Kyle Schwarber: Frosty
He’s big and jolly, and only seems to thrive in certain months. (In case you were curious: June for Schwarber, December for Frosty)
Aaron Nola: Cousin Eddie
Sometimes you wish things were a little less chaotic, but for the most part, it’s fun to have him around.
Bryce Harper: Rudolph
Despite being sidelined earlier to a physical ailment, he certainly came through in the clutch.
Can you think of any I missed? Either way, I hope all our readers wound up on the nice list and wake up to find everything their heart desires under the tree!
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